2005 Toyota Tundra Frame Recall
According to VW Vortex Member VeeDubGTI earlier this week May 24 2019 theres a stack of fresh Toyota Tacoma frames ready for frame replacements behind a Toyota dealership presumably in MaineConfirmed by several other members this means Toyota.
2005 toyota tundra frame recall. The worst complaints are engine exhaust system and transmission problems. Called Toyota but was given a polite f--k you have a nice day not our problem. Although a recall was put out for 2000 to 2003 Tundras they are claiming no responsibility for the 2004 to 2006 models.
My 05 Tundra was recalled for the frame rust issues back in 2014At that time it passed the perforation test so they cleaned the frame and applied CRC sealer. Toyota Care in kinder words told me to pack sand. December 12 2018 Campaign Number.
From 2005 however the problems got much worse. Just purchased a 2000 Toyota Tundra SR5 4x4 with V8 frame is in pretty rough shape. So yes some 2005-2005 Tundras got frames replaced.
While its important to replace the rear cross member many owners have related stories to us of Tundras that can not be aligned. The most recently reported issues are listed below. On May 21 2017 a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005-2010 Toyota Tundra vehicles regarding frame corrosion was approved.
Toyota has received a number of reports regarding Frame Corrosion on 2005 2010 model year Tacoma vehicles 2007-2008 Tundra vehicles and 2005-2008 Sequoia vehicles. Lexus numbers for this recall are JLI JLJ and JLK. The complete details of all recalls.
The 2005 Toyota Tundra has 470 problems defects reported by Tundra owners. In these reports customers have indicated that vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicles frame. The frame corrosion problem to which you refer affects the Toyota Tacoma and Tundra pickup trucks as well as the Sequoia a large three-row SUV built on the Tundra chassis.